CHAPTER 19
While Trace watches the sunrise from his bedroom window, he stretches. The treetops sparkle with the morning dew, and a bald eagle soars past and perches amid the branches. A feeling of contentment settles over him. The aroma of brewing coffee reaches him, and he strolls into the kitchen, where Ryan stands at the coffee pot.
“Didn’t know you spent the night.”
“Does that bother you?”
“Heck no. Just adds an interesting dimension to our friendship.”
Ryan takes a sip of coffee. “Do you have plans for the day? I’m open to anything, but I need to return the rental.”
“I’ll go with you. Otherwise, after yesterday’s revelations about Dad, I’d like to visit the house. This time, my interest isn’t in the mess. I want to piece together what happened in plain sight. After that, we shou
